Dress Fabrics

Dress Fabrics are not only useful for customers creating beautiful bespoke pieces but are also popular for more fun and frivolous projects such as fancy dress costume. This week has been a particularly busy one for costume fabrics as yesterday saw the hugely popular event, World Book Day taking place in schools, nurseries and children's groups up and down the...

Now that the Great British Sewing Bee is in full swing, we have seen many new and regular customers visiting our stores, full of inspiration and itching to start a new sewing project. For those of you who do not have the option of visiting our two stores, why not consider the option to Buy Fabrics Online at our Calico Laine...

Well it's getting to that time of year again, the nights are slowly getting lighter and spring is in the air. The thought of summer fills me with delight, I can't wait to get started on some summer sewing projects. Having just booked my family summer holiday I can't wait to get started and as always choosing my Dress Fabric...

As the days grow a little longer after the winter, we are seeing our first customers who are seeking out the perfect Dressmaking Fabrics for their wedding day coming to visit us in store. Here at Calico Laine, we stock plenty of items that would be a great choice for such an occasion, and in today's blog we'll be talking about a...

Lately in my free time, I have been creating garments for myself to wear in the summertime this year. I have been spoiled for choice with the Dress Fabrics here at Calico Laine - so much so that I spent quite a lot of time debating which ones I would like to use for each project I had planned. We have...

Now it's approaching valentines day this weekend its all about the colour red and deep pink tones when it comes to women's outfits. If you are still undecided on what to wear for your date and want something new and unique why not create your own outfit with our Dress Fabrics here at calico laine. Rich Red Crepe Fabric We...

To take my mind off the dreary and cold weather we have been having recently, I have been planning out projects that I would like to make for the summertime later this year. At Calico Laine, we have plenty of Dress Fabrics suitable for all kinds of weather and all seasons, and in today's blog I'll be talking about a...

Here at calico laine Dress Fabrics are the most popular material are customers look at due to the great quality and large amount of stock available. We are known for our Dress Fabrics and have a range of different materials to choose from including lace, chiffon and satin. For evening wear garments our low cost economy satin fabric is a...

However fashions change or no matter what the weather is doing, Dress Fabrics are always our best selling collection. Dressmaking is a timeless hobby and even with ready made clothes being more available than ever before more and more people are turning their back on mass produced, off the rack designs in favour of bespoke, made to measure pieces. Particularly...

Like any dressmakers, or anybody else keen on fashion, we always have one eye on the red carpets throughout the year, looking to be inspired by the latest celebrity trends and 2014 has seen a whole host of stunning looks. This year, the red carpet has been awash with sumptuous Dress Fabrics, elegant lines and breathtaking designs. One of the...